Housing

Housing is more than a social issue: it is a fundamental part of Scotland’s economic infrastructure.

The availability, affordability and quality of homes affect people’s health and wellbeing, access to work, labour mobility, productivity and opportunities to build wealth.

The David Hume Institute works on housing to understand these connections and identify how Scotland can improve its housing system to support sustainable, inclusive prosperity.

We work with Professor Duncan Maclennan, a globally recognised housing economist, to bring international expertise and evidence to Scotland’s housing challenges and the policy choices that will shape its future.

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New Research reveals Housing Associations are Overlooked “Economic Anchors”
New Research reveals Housing Associations are Overlooked “Economic Anchors”

New research reveals housing associations are local “economic anchors” for Scotland which are often overlooked and misunderstood.

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New research to reveal housing associations’ roles in improving Scotland’s economic performance
New research to reveal housing associations’ roles in improving Scotland’s economic performance

DHI and Professor Duncan Maclennan commissioned for new research to better understand the sector’s impact on the Scottish economy.

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Press Release: Bold Reform Needed to End Scotland’s Housing Polycrisis
Press Release: Bold Reform Needed to End Scotland’s Housing Polycrisis

New report calls for radical shifts in housing policy to tackle record homelessness, rising rents, and declining homeownership.

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Press Release: Urgent housing reform needed to secure Scotland’s economic future
Press Release: Urgent housing reform needed to secure Scotland’s economic future

New report calls for bold action on housing to secure long-term economic growth and reduce inequality across Scotland.

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Reflections: Transforming the housing system in Scotland
Reflections: Transforming the housing system in Scotland

Callum Chomczuk, national director of Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland, reflects on the recent launch of our work with to Transform Scotland’s Housing System.

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Press Release: Globally renowned Scottish expert to shape policy to end the housing emergency
Press Release: Globally renowned Scottish expert to shape policy to end the housing emergency

Professor Duncan Maclennan to lead a major project for the David Hume Institute

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What next for Scotland’s places?
What next for Scotland’s places?

Global Expert considers the actions needed to help all of Scotland’s places thrive post-pandemic.

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Catch up with Housing Events

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Housing Associations and the Scottish Economy Research Launch
Housing Associations and the Scottish Economy Research Launch

Professor Duncan Maclennan launched his latest independent research into housing associations’ role in improving Scotland’s economy.

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Research Launch: Prosperity Begins at Home
Research Launch: Prosperity Begins at Home

Catch up with the launch of research from Professor Duncan Maclennan, Prosperity begins at home.

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Project launch: Transforming the Housing System in Scotland
Project launch: Transforming the Housing System in Scotland

Watch the launch of a new programme of work with Professor Duncan Maclennan to look at the actions needed to transform the housing system in Scotland. 

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The Great Risk Transfer: have we got the balance right?
The Great Risk Transfer: have we got the balance right?

Catch up with this event about our latest research The Great Risk Transfer: have we got the balance right? published in partnership with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

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